Professional OverviewSyed Abdul Raheem is an accounting and financial-analysis professional with experience in financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliation, month-end closing, budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis. His background includes supporting U.S.-based organizations and maintaining accurate financial records in remote and technology-enabled work environments.He holds a Master of Science in Accounting Analytics from Clark University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University.Areas of Expertise

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Bank and account reconciliation
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Month-end closing
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Financial data analysis
• Internal controls and audit preparation
• QuickBooks, Bill.com, Excel, and SAP FI

Professional ExperienceSyed has served in accounting, financial-analysis, and tax-support roles. His experience includes processing invoices and purchase orders, reconciling payments, maintaining vendor records, preparing financial reports, analyzing cash positions, developing financial models, and supporting month-end and audit-preparation activities.As a volunteer tax preparer with the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, he assisted more than 50 low-income clients with tax-return preparation.GARI RoleAs GARI’s Lead Accountant, Syed leads the organization’s volunteer accounting team and coordinates its financial-recordkeeping activities. His responsibilities include:

• Assigning and reviewing accounting tasks
• Overseeing weekly bookkeeping and monthly reconciliations
• Reviewing the general ledger and supporting documentation
• Coordinating month-end closing and financial reporting
• Leading organizational, program, and grant budgeting
• Monitoring budget-to-actual performance
• Strengthening internal financial controls
• Preparing financial records for external accountants and tax professionals
• Supporting grant-related financial documentation and reporting

Syed’s reviews are part of GARI’s internal financial-management process and do not constitute an independent audit.Contribution to GARISyed brings structured accounting oversight, analytical expertise, and U.S.-based financial experience to GARI. His leadership helps ensure that the organization maintains accurate records, reliable financial reports, responsible budgets, and grant-ready documentation.